Andy Robertson gets mega Liverpool verdict but Scottish icon reminds him what must be done to match Nottingham Forest
John McGovern respect for Andy Robertson is such he believes he’d have had the seal of approval from the late, great Brian Clough.
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Liverpool FC are great but Man City really don't want to be like them
To paraphrase Brian Clough, Liverpool and Manchester City might not be the greatest teams in the history of English football, but they’re in the top two. Fans of both teams are living in privileged times, watching two incredible trams slug it out for major honours, while the rest of football gets treated to sporting excellence and drama of the highest quality.
Billy Sharp headbutt: Footage of Brian Clough brutally dealing with pitch invaders in 1989
Nottingham Forest booked their spot in the most lucrative game in England after beating Sheffield United in a dramatic Championship play-off semi-final.
Why city is right behind Nottingham Forest team which has chance to 'create a legacy'
Nottingham's famous City Ground has seen some big nights before. From a dramatic turnaround against Koln on the way to Nottingham Forest's first European Cup under legendary manager Brian Clough back in 1979, to pushing Jurgen Klopp's dominant Liverpool side all the way this year during a magic FA Cup run which also saw home wins against Arsenal and then-holders Leicester City.
Pep Guardiola didn't bottle Champions League - but two major factors cost Man City
Cian Cowley opens up about Conor McGregor's first spar back
Pearce: Forest boss Cooper deserves Manager of the Year if he takes his red-hot side up
Steve Cooper should be named the LMA's Manager of the Year if he succeeds in guiding Nottingham Forest back to the Premier League, according to former City Ground favourite Stuart Pearce. Forest were a top flight club for 11 of the left-back's 12 seasons at Forest but have spent just one season among the elite since Pearce's departure in 1997. Ad/> Pearce was later one of a seemingly endless string of managers who were unable to turn the tide on the Trent but he believes Cooper is the man to take them back to the promised land.
Stuart Pearce on the accolade Steve Cooper deserves if he steers Nottingham Forest back to the Premier League
Steve Cooper should be named the LMA’s Manager of the Year if he succeeds in guiding Nottingham Forest back to the Premier League, according to former City Ground favourite Stuart Pearce.
Rooney, Simeone, Zidane and other big-name managers with footballing sons
Anyone who ever played Sunday League football as a child will know that it is definitely not easy being a manager's son.